At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea.
You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.
With new projects and forecasted high throughput required in Manufacturing, we are looking to recruit an experienced CNC 5AX Milling Setter/Operator on an initial 6 month basis on the evening shift 2-11 Mon-Thurs, 12-8 Fri.
Role Purpose:
The purpose of the Setter/Operator role is to ensure the production of machined parts through the milling cells by way of machine utilisation. Setting the part/process up and operating 3AX and 5AX CNC mills where required to ensure due dates are met.
General Task management:
Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others by following health and safety procedures.
Adhere to and promote good environmental practices.
Operate Matsuura and MAZAK mills to produce components to the planned schedule.
Manage the machines workload to ensure any delays are avoided.
Support the other machine operator/setters in technical queries.
Action NCRs to ensure products are moved on through the process at a reasonable pace where possible and strive to establish data driven route cause corrections.
Work with the ME department on upcoming jobs regarding setup conditions, methods of manufacture, and tooling improvements.
Relationship Management:
Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all departments of the operations department by communicating effectively, professionally, and supporting other departments where necessary.
Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all engineering departments, provide constructive feedback, and align technical feasibility of a product.
Ensure consistency, alignment and knowledge sharing by collaborating with other members of the machine shop on assigned tasks.
Support Cell Lead in acting as the bridge between the machine shop and Planning/ME/QE groups to ensure communication and drive to a common goal.
Skills & Attributes:
Ability to produce tight tolerance machined parts to a high degree of quality and consistently.
Good general IT and mathematical skills.
Understanding of Fanuc controls and CNC code generation.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Understanding of engines and the components within.
Understanding of different CNC machine capabilities and physical attributes.
Refined technical knowledge of CNC manufacture along with methods of manufacture.
Understanding of root cause analysis and how to apply it in the real world.
Open mindset to new ideas and be able to look inward as well as outward towards opportunities for improvement.
Ability to use a calm and measured approach to technical issues that may arise.
Qualifications & Experience:
Apprentice trained to a minimum of level 3 or above and a minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC manufacture.
Experience in use setting of 3 & 5 axis milling machinery essential.
Experience with Fanuc control systems essential.
Experience with MAZAK control system preferred.
Experience of milling on manual machinery preferred.
Experience in CNC code generation through direct programming or CAM generation
Benefits:
A competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience
35 days standard annual leave
Pension scheme
As an equal opportunity's employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace
To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.
No AGENCIES or RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS please
We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses
